Burnside · 2025-05
Burnside logs 36 tree emergencies in May
Burnside fielded 170 service requests in May, up 26% from 135 the month before. Tree emergencies led at 36, followed by 21 debris cleanup calls and 17 pothole complaints. Six permits were issued—one more than April—but their combined value dropped 29% to $920k. Crime fell to 26 incidents from 34, though violent offenses rose from seven to nine. No businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 6 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $919,870 |
| New business licenses | 0 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 170 |
| Reported crimes | 26 |
| Violent crimes | 9 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 3
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 2
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Emergency — 36
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 21
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 17
- Tree Removal Inspection — 14
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 10